Loaded Tater Tot Cups (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
01 -
32 ounce bag frozen tater tots
02 -
8 ounce block cheddar cheese, cut into ½ inch squares
03 -
1 cup bacon pieces
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
05 -
½ teaspoon ranch seasoning
→ For topping
06 -
sour cream
07 -
2 green onions, thinly sliced
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
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Add 6 tater tots into each muffin cup. Sprinkle garlic powder and ranch seasoning evenly over the tater tots.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the tater tots are soft enough to smash.
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Using the back of a spoon or a small glass, gently press down on the tater tots to create a cup shape.
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Place 2 cubed pieces of cheddar cheese and a few crumbled bacon pieces into each tater tot cup.
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Return the muffin tin to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Carefully remove the tater tot cups from the muffin tin, then top each with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of green onions.